From Property Taxes to Electric Bills: Chris Thomas’ Cost-of-Living Platform for Upper Gwynedd in the 2026 State Senate Race
What Upper Gwynedd Households Are Paying
If you live in Upper Gwynedd Township in Montgomery County, you're in Pennsylvania's 24th State Senate District, and the 2026 race there comes down to what households pay every month. Property tax bills, electric rates, groceries, and prescriptions all draw on the same budget, and the senator voters choose on November 3 will vote on all of them. Chris Thomas, the Democratic candidate, has built his platform around lowering everyday costs for working families.
Where Chris Thomas Stands on Lowering Everyday Costs
Thomas wants to fix the broken school funding system that drives property tax hikes. He also supports universal free school breakfast and lunch.
On utility bills, Thomas says residents' electric bills should not go up because tech companies want more power, and he wants data centers to meet their own energy needs. The incumbent, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick, co-sponsored SB 939 in 2025, legislation aimed at making Pennsylvania the premier destination for data center and AI development. That is the documented difference on residents' electric bills: Thomas' platform starts with ratepayer protection, while SB 939 started with attracting the industry.
Healthcare is a monthly cost like the rest. Thomas says no one should have to choose between groceries and prescriptions, and he wants to make healthcare accessible and affordable for everyone. A former construction worker and middle school math teacher who volunteers as a firefighter, Thomas brings those years of household math to every one of these positions.
The Choice for Upper Gwynedd on November 3
Chris Thomas is the right choice for Upper Gwynedd voters who want a state senator focused on what families actually pay, because his platform ties school funding, electric rates, and healthcare costs to one goal: monthly bills that stop climbing. Register to vote by October 19, 2026, and support Chris Thomas at the polls on November 3.
